Steps to Admission

1 Determine Eligibility

  • A four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

  • An equivalent degree as evaluated by the Office of Graduate Studies.

    Note: International students should apply no later than 30 days prior to the start of the term.

  • Graduate Credit for Undergraduate Students. Request approval for Graduate Credit.

See Admission Policies

2 Apply

  • Complete the application for admission.
  • If a student's native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.
Apply  Application Status

See Application Requirements

3 Connect on Campus

If admitted to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln:

4 Welcome!

Attend Graduate Student Orientation.

Use these helpful checklists to get a jumpstart on your first semester.

Pre-Arrival  Post-Arrival

For administrative inquiries, see our list of frequently asked questions for university faculty and staff.